Section 514 of BNSS : Section 514: Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a shop owner in Mumbai, was accused of selling expired food products. The offence is punishable with a fine only. The incident occurred on January 1, 2022. According to Section 514 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the court cannot take cognizance of this offence after six months from the date of the incident. Therefore, if a complaint is filed after July 1, 2022, the court will not entertain it due to the lapse of the limitation period.

Example 2:

Priya, a resident of Delhi, was accused of minor theft, which is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year. The theft occurred on March 15, 2021. According to Section 514, the court cannot take cognizance of this offence after one year from the date of the incident. Therefore, if a complaint is filed after Marc...

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